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29 September 2008

Trip to Antrim, Part 1

Filed under: ireland,travel — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Will @ 10:44

We drove the Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland two weeks ago. We had gorgeous weather, and the coast itself was a marvel. We spent two days touring County Antrim (which is north-east of Belfast) and we have lots of photos to share, of course.

The photoset for Saturday, the first day of the trip, is now available for your entertainment. Go to the Flickr webpage for the day’s photos first. If you’d like to use the slideshow feature, click on the first photo (the upper-left corner of the grid) and start from there. (more…)

24 September 2008

Message to the US: Stop taking Irish jobs!

Filed under: consumer,ireland — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Will @ 20:07

A complaint of US workers: “Supposedly American companies lay off American workers and hire cheap labor in Mexico (or China or India).”

A complaint of Irish workers: “Supposedly Irish companies leave Irish workers to redundancies and hire cheap labour in the US.”

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22 September 2008

Bugle Bit: What all parents should do

Filed under: entertainment,usa — Tags: , , , , — Will @ 22:30

In case you missed Tina Fey’s acceptance at the Emmy Awards, for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, 30 Rock (video link):

I want to thank my parents for somehow raising me to have confidence that is disproportionate with my looks and abilities. Well done, that is what all parents should do.

The Bugle Staff agree, unanimously.

19 September 2008

The Doorbell After Dark

Filed under: dublin,mental state — Will @ 16:11

The doorbell rang after 10:30 last night. Anita woke me up to ask if I’d heard it. The radio was playing in our bedroom, and I insisted that it was just a sound effect from some commercial.

It rang again, more insistently this time. There was no doubt that somebody was at our front door.

“I locked the gate, I swear I did,” Anita said as we put on some clothes to meet our unexpected visitor. We talked quickly, in low voices, as we walked the length of our flat: Who would ring at this hour? Somebody we know? A neighbour? A Guard?

I made a brief case for not answering, on the grounds that it would bring nothing but trouble. I don’t remember how I lost that argument in just a few seconds. (more…)

18 September 2008

City Cycle on the South Side, Sunday

Filed under: dublin,entertainment,ireland — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — Will @ 12:59

After our outstanding experience last year, we were not about to let the 2008 Dublin City Cycle pass us by. On Sunday, we woke to a sky that looked ready to rain at any moment, but we were rewarded for our bravery by a dry and pleasantly cool morning.

The year’s route was on the southside (whereas last year’s started on the northside). Just like last year, we were delighted by cycling down streets that are normally dominated by motor vehicles. (more…)

17 September 2008

Constitution Day already?

Filed under: ireland,politics,usa — Tags: , , , , , — Will @ 15:28

It seems like just a few months ago that we celebrated Constitution Day 2007. Today, it’s Constitution Day again for the United States of America, commemorating the signing of the new country’s constitution, 221 years ago, by the members of the Constitutional Convention. (more…)

16 September 2008

Message to the USA: Register to Vote!

Filed under: expat,politics,usa — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Will @ 10:08

Our absentee ballots for the Nov. 4 election in the US arrived today. Happy Day!

The Bugle would like to use this occasion to remind you that we are approaching the registration deadlines for most localities. (Illinois is Tues, Oct. 7; Missouri is Wed, Oct. 8; New York is Fri, Oct. 10; Iowa is Fri, Oct. 24; and in Wisconsin you can register on Election Day.)

If you’re not registered to vote at your current address, right now is the best time to do it. There are several organizations that will to help you register with online resources. Here are three; pick any one — just do it today!
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